Origin, Meaning, And History Of Alejandra
Alejandra is of Spanish origin and is derived from the Greek name “Alexandra”, a derivative of the name Alexander. The name is made of two components, “alexein,” meaning “to defend”, and “andros” meaning “man.” Therefore, Alejandra means “defender of mankind”. It is primarily a feminine name, although it is sometimes given to boys as well. The male variant of the name is Alejandro.
The name Alejandra has roots in ancient Greek history and is often associated with Alexander the Great, a famous Greek conqueror. The name was first found in the 16th century and has remained popular among Spanish-speaking populations and in other regions of the world, including Mexico, Spain, and the US.
Alejandra spans many cultures and has multiple variations in various languages, including Alexandra in Catalan, Zandra in English, Iksandra in Arabic, Aleksandra in German, Alessandra in Italian, and Sandra in Danish.
The name finds mention in popular culture and made appearances in music, TV series, and movies. Its male variant, Alejandro, is used in a song by popular American singer Lady Gaga. “Alejandra” is a 1956 Argentine film, and there was also a TV show in the Spanish language by the same name.
The name is borne by several notable personalities. They include American-Mexican actress Alejandro Edda, known for her role in the TV series Fear the Walking Dead and
former hockey player and Olympic medalist Alejandra Laura Gulla. Alejandra Ávalos is a Mexican singer, actress, and television host, while Alejandra Pizarnik is an Argentine poet renowned for her work in Latin-American literature. Alejandra Oliveras is a renowned Argentine boxer and WBA female lightweight champion. Alejandra Barrales is a Mexican politician and former president of the Party of the Democratic Revolution.
If you are looking for a timeless and elegant name with a rich history and meaning for your baby girl, Alejandra could be a great choice.
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Alejandra On The Popularity Chart
The name Alejandra enjoyed marginal popularity from the early 1980s to the late 1990s. However, its popularity has seen fluctuations since then. Below are statistics illustrating its popularity and rankings.
Popularity Over Time
In terms of popularity, Alejandra touched new heights in 1994 with over 2,000 babies per million given the name. However, it saw a downfall since then, as shown in the graph below.
Source:Social Security AdministrationRank Over Time
Alejandra ranked among the top 150 names for baby girls in the US during the mid-1990s. As of 2021, it is ranked 621. Refer to the graph below for detailed information.
Source:Social Security AdministrationNames With Similar Sound As Alejandra
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Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the meaning of the name Alejandra?
The name Alejandra means defender of mankind.
2. What is the origin of the name Alejandra?
Alejandra has a Spanish origin.
3. How to pronounce the name Alejandra?
Alejandra is pronounced as ah-leh-han-druh.
